Galatians 6:8 (DRB)

Passage

For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.

Nearby Context

Galatians 6:6 And let him that is instructed in the word communicate to him that instructeth him, in all good things.

Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived: God is not mocked.

Galatians 6:8 For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.

Galatians 6:9 And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing.

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "Spirit", "things", "shall", "reap", "soweth", and "flesh". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "Spirit" and "things", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 7's "Be not deceived God is not mocked..." into verse 9's "And in doing good let us not...", so "Spirit" and "things" belong inside that flow. In Galatians context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "Spirit" and "things" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.